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Types of Traditional Media — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

What Types of Traditional Media covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication · 2026-27

Topics in Types of Traditional Media

1

Drama

  • Drama is a popular traditional media form involving acting, music, and storytelling.
  • It reflects daily life, mythology, and social issues.
  • Three major regional forms: Tamasha (Maharashtra), Nautanki (North India), and Khayal (Rajasthan).
2

Street Theatre

  • Performed in public spaces like streets, markets, and village squares.
  • No stage, lights, or costumes — highly flexible and mobile.
  • Audience and performers are at the same level, creating strong connection.
3

Puppetry

  • Puppetry uses dolls or figures to tell stories; performers manipulate them with hands, strings, or rods.
  • Four types: glove, string, rod, and shadow puppets.
  • Glove puppets: worn on hand; found in Orissa (Kundahehi Nach), Kerala (Pava Koothu).
4

Music and Dance

  • Music and dance are deeply connected to Indian life — used in festivals, rituals, and daily activities.
  • Folk music expresses emotions of common people and is tied to seasons, work, and love.
  • Examples: Marathi Bhajans (devotional songs), Mand (Rajasthani folk tune).

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Key topics in Types of Traditional Media include Drama, Street Theatre, Puppetry, Music and Dance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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